Message for U.S. Citizens

04/09/2013

As the Chinese authorities continue to report new cases of a new strain of avian influenza (H7N9) in Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Anhui, U.S. citizens in China are advised to stay informed with the latest medical guidance and practical information. To date, no human-to-human transmission has been reported and no link has been found between the laboratory-confirmed cases.  Individuals in close contact with the infected were tested and the results have all been negative. 

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is following this situation closely and coordinating with domestic and international partners in a number of areas, including gathering more information to make a knowledgeable public health risk assessment and developing a candidate vaccine virus. All of these actions are routine preparedness measures taken whenever a novel influenza virus is detected in humans.  Please visit CDC’s website at http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/ for the most up-to-date information.   

At this time, there is no recommendation to evacuate from or limit travel to/from China. There is also no recommendation for the general population to medicate preventively. 

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